2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado receives various updates consisting of updates to exterior, interior, and technology, and represents the sixth model year of the second-generation Colorado Diesel. Notably, the 2016 Colorado was the pickup truck’s first model year to offer the 2.8-liter four-cylinder LWN “baby Duramax” diesel engine, and has continued to be the one and only turbo-diesel option available for the nameplate.

While this light update is as close to a mid-cycle refresh/MCE as it gets, we should clarify that it is not an official refresh/MCE, but is rather a light update of sorts that’s as close to an MCE as it gets. We initially anticipated an official Colorado refresh to arrive for the 2019 and 2020 model years, neither of which took place.

Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

Revised front fascias
Z71 models now include a Black bowtie on the grille
ZR2 Off-Road Package now includes “CHEVROLET” lettered grille with “flowtie”
Addition of three exterior colors
Deletion of five exterior colors
Addition of three wheel and one tire option
Deletion of five wheel and three tire options

Interior

Inside, rearview auto-dimming mirror is now standard on LT models

Packages

Addition of Chrome Appearance Package
Custom Special Edition RPO code changed
Deletion of Colorado RST Special Edition
Deletion of Colorado Trail Runner Special Edition
Addition and deletion of various LPO-level items

See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel changes, updates and new features here: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2021 Chevy Colorado Diesel continues to be offered as a midsize pickup truck with the following cab and bed configurations:

Extended Cab, Long Box
Crew Cab, Short Box
Crew Cab, Long Box

Model Lineup / Trim Levels

2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Trim Level Structure
Trim level:	Work Truck	LT	Z71	ZR2
Equipment group:	2WT, 4WT	2LT, 4LT	4Z7	4ZR

Platform

Like all second-generation units of the Chevy Colorado, the 2021 Colorado Diesel continues to ride on the GMT 31XX platform shared with the following vehicles:

2015 and newer GMC Canyon
2013 and newer Chevrolet and Holden Colorado for international markets
2014 and newer Chevrolet Trailblazer, also known as the Holden Colorado 7 and Holden Trailblazer

Production

The 2021 Chevy Colorado Diesel is assembled at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri by GM USA.

Pricing

Here’s a look at the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pricing up against pricing for the previous model year:

2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2020 Chevrolet Colorado - Pricing
2020 Trim	2021 Trim	PEG	Cab	Box	Engine	Transmission	Drive Type	Seating Material	2020 MSRP	2021 MSRP	+ / – 2021
LT	LT	2LT	Crew	Short	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	2WD	Cloth	$37,810	$37,810	$0
LT	LT	4LT	Crew	Short	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Cloth	$41,275	$41,275	$0
LT	Model N/A	2LT	Crew	Long	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	2WD	Cloth	$38,200	Model N/A	N/A
LT	LT	4LT	Crew	Long	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Cloth	$41,600	$41,600	$0
Z71	Z71	4Z7	Crew	Short	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Cloth/Leatherette	$42,275	$42,570	+$295
Z71	Z71	4Z7	Crew	Long	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Cloth/Leatherette	$42,625	$42,920	+$295
ZR2	ZR2	4ZR	Extended	Long	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Leather	$46,095	$46,295	+$200
ZR2	ZR2	4ZR	Crew	Short	2.8L I-4 LWN Diesel	6-Speed Auto	4WD	Leather	$47,695	$47,895	+$200

Availability

Though the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak delayed various GM refreshes, pushing back the 2021 Traverse and 2021 Equinox to the 2022 model year, GM Authority confirmed with GM spokespeople that the 2021 Colorado was still on track for its launch in spring 2020.

As we reported, the Start of Regular Production (SORP) for the mildly refreshed Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon launched on June 26^th at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri, making the pickups the first U.S.-built 2021 model year GM vehicles to roll off the line. However, orders for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado diesel and 2021 GMC Canyon diesel opened up slightly after SORP -July 15^th – to allow for engine certification by the EPA and CARB.

Beyond 2021

We expect the current, second-generation Chevrolet Colorado and Colorado Diesel models to remain in production thru the 2022 model year, and that an all-new, future Chevy Colorado will launch for the 2023 model year.